YEARLY HIGH
2.5496 BWP
YEARLY LOW
2.2865 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4070 BWP

2017 MYR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 2.5496. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 2.2865.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2632 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3744 to the December average rate of 2.4909, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.5496 was down 9.69% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.8231, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 50,993 BWP
2016 Average 52,645 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 45,729 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,263.29 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.5422
2.3092
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to BWP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2.3722, compared to 2.4418 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0696 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3722
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4418

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.1302 BWP (High: 2.5466 / Low: 2.4164). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0342 BWP (High: 2.3896 / Low: 2.3555).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1302
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0342

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0318 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0318

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 2.5227) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.4662), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0566 (+2.29%).

2017 Avg (November) 2.5227
2016 Avg (November) 2.4662

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3896 2.3555 2.3744
February 2.3741 2.3314 2.3530
March 2.3782 2.2865 2.3286
April 2.4107 2.3392 2.3883
May 2.4323 2.3754 2.4025
June 2.4081 2.3685 2.3864
July 2.4201 2.3480 2.3860
August 2.4008 2.3614 2.3837
September 2.4596 2.3652 2.4123
October 2.4985 2.4280 2.4552
November 2.5496 2.4794 2.5227
December 2.5466 2.4164 2.4909